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walk free walk free1. To be released from custody without being charged or after having been acquitted of a crime. After one of the country's lengthiest and most contentious trials, the defendant will finally be walking free. The notorious gangster walked free yesterday after police confirmed they were unable to charge him with a crime due to lack of evidence.2. To be released from prison after having served one's sentence. Many are outraged that the convicted killer will walk free after just two years in prison due to giving evidence against his fellow gang members.See also: free, walkwalk free be released from custody having been exonerated. 2005 The Register An Irish businessman walked free last week after a UK court found him not guilty of multi-million pound VAT offences. See also: free, walkwalk ˈfree be allowed to leave a court of law, etc., without receiving any punishment: Family and friends of the victim were stunned as the man who they believed was guilty walked free.See also: free, walk |